Bulgur is a staple of the Middle Eastern diet and even though it’s known to be the food of the poor in Syria, I think they’re the richest ones because of the health benefits bulgur offers.
My favorite part of the salad is definitely the salty and tanginess of the halloumi cheese. It brings the salad together and makes it not just a vegetable-based pasta salad - that would be boring.
This is my 100th recipe of 2023 and you know it had to be a Middle Eastern recipe. This is the most elite, delicious, flavorful, and nourishing bowl I've made thus far.
From the broccoli to the quinoa to the chickpeas and to the hummus, I tried to build a bowl for you to show you that fiber comes in all different forms - grain, legume, veggie, and dip!
This is a great dinner option going into summer because you can also opt for grilling multiple sweet potatoes and setting up a "taco" bar filled with the ingredients below for you and your friends/family.
I am bringing Chipotle to your kitchen in a more nutritious way. These are my Easy Chipotle Chicken Fajita Bowls and I can't wait for you to try them out.
This is a great option for any vegans that want to switch up their meals and for anyone that is looking for more plant-based meals to incorporate into their lives.
Spaghetti alla puttanesca is typically made with olives, tomatoes, capers, garlic, olive oil, and anchovies. But, your girl can't stand anchovies so I made a pasta salad with all the components of this spaghetti without the fish.
Fun fact: My mom was born in Venezuela since my grandparents lived there for 32 years of their lives! So, they picked up awesome, traditional Venezuelan recipes like this one.
As much as I love going to Chipotle and picking up a chicken bowl with heavy guac, I love making my own taco bowl at home where I know what ingredients are going into my food.
My Hummus Power Bowl with Grilled Chicken & Veggies is like if Sweetgreen and Cava joined forces to create the ultimate meal. It’s balanced, packed with flavor, and might just be the simplest recipe to put together yet!
Pasta salads are one of our favorite things to eat in the summertime, but guess what? It doesn't have to be JUST a summer meal. Unlike normal pasta salads that are served cold, this is going to be served warm.
People tend to use it as a substitute for pasta, but there are so many ways you can enjoy spaghetti squash, like making this delicious buffalo chicken stuffed recipe!
Veggie Stuffed Zucchini Boats Topped With Manchego Cheese
These zucchini boats were so delicious and honestly so fun to make. If you want an excellent source of protein and veggies, this should be your next dinner.
This pasta is filled with delicious ingredients like sautéed shrimp, diced tomatoes, capers, parmigiano reggiano, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Whoever said that you can't be healthy and eat pasta lives a miserable life.
Feel free to make this recipe alone as meal prep for the week, as a stuffing for taco night, or the main part of a taco bowl! It will be flavorful and enjoyable no matter when or how you eat them.
My boyfriend who tends to not enjoy salmon because of the "fishy" taste, told me he loved it and that the bowl's flavors really work well with each other.
This one is great for all of my vegetarians and people who just love pasta salad as much as I do! The beauty of pasta salads is that they last so well in the fridge so it makes the perfect meal prep for either lunch or dinner.
You're going to need mini tortillas, 1 can of black beans, 1 sweet potato, spinach, grape tomatoes, fresh cilantro, avocado, cajun seasoning, and lime.
Some may look at this bowl of pasta and see carbs. I see, fresh pappardelle pasta that has a good source of carbs, capers that contain copper, spinach that contains magnesium, fresh parmesan that contains protein & calcium, and garlic that is anti-microbial.
Pasta salads are such an underrated healthy meal to make yourself. I feel like people only have them during summer BBQs when in reality, they can be a great single serving lunch or dinner.
Do not be intimidated by this recipe. These Middle Eastern chicken wraps look like they were difficult to make but they're probably one of the easiest Arab recipes next to hummus.
Raise your hand if you enjoy more of a fresh & light tomato sauce, than a heavy one in pasta!? I certainly do. Spaghetti Pomodoro is a very simply recipe everyone should learn how to make.
This isn't a meal you're going to whip up in an hour, but it can be prepped overnight and you can feed it to your family or have people over for an authentic Middle Eastern dinner night!
Bazalla Wa Riz, is a very traditional Levantine dish that is mostly enjoyed in the winter. "Bazella" in Arabic simply translates to peas and "riz" to rice.
Aglio E Olio simply translates to, "garlic with oil" aka extra virgin olive oil. This is the simplest, yet most exquisite pasta you could make for yourself.
Why don't more people incorporate scallops into their lives? It's not only a delicious kind of shellfish, but it's packed full of nutrients you may not find in other foods!
This is the recipe I make non stop or anytime I don't know what to make because not only is it delicious, but it has every nutrient I need for a balanced, nutritious, and filling dinner
You know that can of artichokes that's sitting in your pantry because you thought you'd use it but have no idea how to? Here is what you're going to make with that can of artichokes
I'm a dietitian who wants you eating this Fall Roasted Salmon and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner. Why? Because it's not only delicious and easy to make, but it's fiber-packed.
My favorite part about this salad are the breadcrumbs. Instead of using croutons here, I made lemony breadcrumbs, which add crunch and acidity to the salad, with little to no effort
All you need is ground turkey, black beans, bell peppers, onion, your favorite jar of salsa, jalapeño, shredded cheese, and some yummy seasonings to create a delicious and balanced meal in under 25 minutes
This Cozy White Bean & Greens Stew is the perfect one-pot meal for chilly nights, busy weeknights, or when you’re craving something warm and nourishing without much effort.
My Pesto Chicken & Chickpea Couscous Bowl is a way for you to start looking at salads (especially pasta salads) differently. If I were to tell you that couscous salads were nutrient-dense before this recipe, you wouldn't have believed me.
My Greek Chicken & Chickpea Flatbread makes for a delicious and easy lunch or dinner idea when you're craving pizza, but want some added nutrients benefits as well.
